Yavapi Lake Report

Yavapai Lake - Prescott Valley, AZ (Yavapai County)


by Arizona Game & Fish Department
7-17-2026
Website

No stocking has taken place at the Lakes in June or July. Anglers have reported catching largemouth bass using soft and hard plastics, especially crankbaits. Channel catfish are more active this time of year and can be caught using nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and cut-up hotdogs. Special Regulations: The limit is 2 bass: minimum of 13 inches, 4 catfish, 10 sunfish, and 4 trout. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.






Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Friday, June 26th

Kaibab Lake: Lake level is low
Cataract Lake: Rainbow trout will be stocked
City Reservoir: Access is open
Dogtown Lake: Dogtown Lake Updates
Santa Fe Reservoir: Channel catfish were stocked last week
JD Dam Lake: Catch-and-release only for trout
Whitehorse Lake: Anglers are finding success
Russel Tank: The limit is 4 trout
Lower Lake Mary: Lower Lake Mary is currently dry
Upper Lake Mary: Fish are now more concentrated
Frances Short Pond: Frances Short Pond Updates
Ashurst Lake: The limit is 4 trout
Kinnikinick Lake: Some catches of nice channel catfish
Marshall Lake: Marshall Lake Updates
Oak Creek: Access to the upper creek is closed
West Clear Creek: Smallmouth bass are unlimited harvest
West Beaver Creek: Bass are unlimited harvest
Blue Ridge Reservoir: An algae bloom is present
Knoll Lake: Rainbow trout will be stocked this week
Huffer Tank: Levels are rapidly dropping
Lake Powell: Good catch rates of smallmouth bass
Lake Mohave: Trolling is the most productive
Colorado River - Davis Dam: Many productive spots for striper fishing